Video Keno
Keno is an old but popular game that has captured the attention of the public with the high payout-to-investment ratio. A keno player only has to select up to 15 numbers out of the 80 on a keno card or ticket, and his winnings depend on how many players he hit. Keno is very easy to play, requiring less skill and effort than playing the lottery.
Keno is usually played in casino lounges, restaurants and bars, so you can play this game while eating lunch or drinking wine and talking with friends. Keno is meant to be a side activity that you can play while you're engaged in other activities. If you're tired of the noise and lights of the casino, you can go to the lounge and relax while playing keno.
Keno is a very fast game because every 10-20 minutes a new keno game starts. However, the winning numbers are displayed on the screens or keno boards so that the players can catch up with the pace. Keno runners also go around the casino to collect bets and to distribute the prizes, so you don't have to line up on a long queue just to play. This is certainly better than betting on the lottery and waiting a whole day for the results.
There is also the electronic or video version of keno called video keno, which is played on video keno machines. Some casinos offer video keno machines alongside slot and video poker machines. Since video keno is played on a machine, it requires as much attention as playing in slot machines. Video keno is not played in a relaxed atmosphere in which regular keno is played.
Video keno has lower bet amounts than the regular game, so it's ideal for those on a low budget or those who want to get have more opportunities to win by playing more games. There are nickel and even penny video keno machines. The only disadvantage is that video keno machines allow a player to select only a set amount of numbers such as 7 or 10. This is good for beginners who don't know the ideal amount of numbers to bet, and bad for more experienced players as the choices are limited.
Of course, there is also the online version of keno played in the Internet. If you can't go to the casino to play keno, you can play at home through online casinos. Online keno is faster than land-based games as the results are generated instantly instead of waiting for several minutes. |
